No-load Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify that the battery is fully charged.
- Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.
- Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
- Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
- If not within specification, replace the starter.
Starter no-load test voltage 11 V
Starter no-load test current 90 A or less